…Guyana captures bronze

GUYANA’S Women Hockey team finished with a bronze medal after defeating Bermuda 2-1 at the Pan American Hockey Federation Challenge Series.

Guyana playing the third-place playoff on Saturday in Pembroke against the host Bermuda were eager to rebound from their only loss to leaders Mexico 4-0.

Guyana drew in their first clash with Bermuda but came from behind to win the bronze medal.

Bermuda’s Georgia Harris put the home side in the lead in the first quarter and managed to hold back Guyana’s strong attack for most of the contest.

In the fourth quarter as the host’s legs started to tire against the fit Guyana outfit, Guyana begun to make inroads.

Madison Fernandes would come to the party at the start of the fourth quarter to equalise before Abosaide Cadogan with the run of play scored the decider near the end of regulation time to secure the third place.

Guyana had to play for third after losing the must win game against the top ranked power house Mexico who went on to win the competition.

Earlier in the competition, Guyana also drew with Paraguay and beat Brazil 1-nil.

The team was led by Head Coach and President of the Guyana Hockey Board Phillip Fernandes and captained by Gabriella Xavier.

The top two teams Mexico and Paraguay will qualify for the Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Cup scheduled for Uruguay in 2025 and the hockey World Cup next year.

The Guyana team is sponsored by One Communication.